If you are interested in working for a progressive, professional, well-trained agency in a thriving suburban community, look no further.
De Pere Fire Rescue is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health and safety of the community we serve. De Pere Fire Rescue employees live the values of the department.
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Integrity - Doing what is right, even if no one is looking. Continuing to uphold the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and ethical conduct on and off duty.
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Teamwork - To trust, support, and rely on each other to achieve our mission safely and successfully.
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Compassion - The commitment to serve others with empathy, kindness, and respect, especially in their most vulnerable moments.
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Vigilance - Staying alert, aware, and prepared to recognize risks, protect our team, and keep the community safe.
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Professionalism - Demostrating integrity, respect, and excellence in every action, serving the community with pride and accountability.
The City of De Pere is looking to immediately hire Firefighter/Paramedics to fill three current vacancies as well as establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. Applicants will be notified when vacancies occur, and applications are processed.
2026 Firefighter Salary Schedule
Base Salary
Paramedic Salary
(additional 4.75% of top base pay)
5 Years-
Top Salary
$87,232
$91,375
The City of De Pere offers an elevated entry-level salary through a lateral transfer program specifically designed for Firefighters with an equivalent amount of experience from another full-time, career municipal fire and/or EMS department.
Recruitment Process
The basic recruitment process will consist of an in-person or virtual interview with the Fire Rescue Department. The Police and Fire Commission will establish an eligibility list. Candidates placed on the eligibility list may be invited for a physical abilities test.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year, with the first review beginning on
June 8, 2026.
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About the City and Department
De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than 10 minutes from the City of Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley. De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023.
As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building. De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain critical talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.
As a member of the De Pere Fire Rescue Department, you’re not confined to only doing certain tasks; you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the community in a variety of ways. The Fire Rescue Department has a number of opportunities for employees to expand their knowledge and thrive in their career, including responding to Fire and EMS calls, fire inspection, and public education. Our Firefighters work closely with the community to provide education through open houses, school fire safety education, elder care fire safety, station tours, and more!
We pride ourselves on being well trained and responsive in times of need, and do so with an unwavering focus on integrity, teamwork, compassion and courage. De Pere Fire Rescue has two fire stations, one on each side of the Fox River. DPFR protects a population of more than 25,000 in an area covering roughly 12 square miles. In addition, we cover an area of the Town of Ledgeview, the Town of Lawrence and an area of Ashwaubenon for Emergency Medical Rescue. Combined they cover over 25 square miles with an additional population of over 10,000 people.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.